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PRIVATE POOL WITH SPLASH PAD! FREE GOLF CART, GATED COMMUNITY, 4BR/2BA house

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Pool
Pool
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Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12154 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

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Destin, FL
  • Popular LocationMiramar Beach11 min walk
  • Popular LocationDestin Commons3 min drive
  • Popular LocationJames Lee Park6 min drive
  • AirportDestin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)11 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunk Room

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Florida Palm

1 Queen Bed

Stormy Seas

1 Queen Bed

Sun set

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

PRIVATE POOL WITH SPLASH PAD! FREE GOLF CART, GATED COMMUNITY, 4BR/2BA house

Experience Destin / Miramar Beach in a new way, try out a house near the beach with a private pool! Our vacation rental was designed for a comfortable stay with a boutique feel. We also have another property near by, Google VRBO 4495611 Soft Shores, it is a short walk to the Surf Hut. The 4 room designs are inspired by the wonderful area we live in and are all separate. Relax in the large private pool with heat as an option. We provide a free 6 seater golf cart year round. Home has secured wifi, 50"+ Smart tvs in every room, 75" in the living room and garage parking as well. We hope you enjoy your stay as much as we enjoyed designing the space for you! Destin, Commons, Silver Sands, Publix, Starbucks and Grand Boulevard are with in a few miles! Sandestin Golf, Big Kahunas, Harbor Walk Village and Crab Island all with in a 10 min drive as well! All along scenic rout there are scooter rentals, Pompano Joes, Crab Trap and Henderson State park. We are located in a perfect spot to get to anything you need. 30A, Seaside, Grayton, South Walton, Rosemary are all 20 mins away if you head due east on HWY 98.

We recommend purchasing travel insurance at time of booking. Travel insurance overrides the use of our policy.

Paradise Retreat is centrally located and has two gates, one on the north for access to HWY 98 and the south gate which is on the scenic road. The neighborhood also has sidewalks for evening walks down to the beach or to the Dollar store just outside the gate.

Driveway hold 4 regular size vehicles, 2 if large vehicles. The garage will hold one vehicle with the golf cart inside. Parking is prohibited on the street and the golf cart is never to be parked in the grass or blocking the sidewalk.

We have a white binder inside that has all your info for WiFi, beach access, garbage days, local eateries, check out list and maps. You are give two hard keys to the house so no keypad to worry about or remember the code.

We allows pets! A max of two dogs.

Pool heat is $425/week set at 85-90 degrees.

If you're a group of students, or your group is not all over 25, then you must inquire first for approval before booking. This does not apply to families.

Guest is responsible for canceling any reservation for any reason. Soft Shores Vacation rentals LLC will not issue a cancelation on their end for any reason, the guest will have to initiate that on their own. Again, under no circumstances will we initiate a cancelation or fulfill a request for us to cancel. Guest will cancel reservations 100% on their end if they wish to receive proper refund.

High-speed Wi-Fi Internet included.

Beach restaurants, Captain Dave's Seafood, Kenny D's, and Pompano Joe's restaurants are within walking distance with many restaurants of all types just a short distance away.

For those who want to shop Southern Comfort is located close to Silver Sands Outlet Mall which is a vacation in its own right. Shoppers have access to over 100 stores, including, Polo, Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic, Eddie Bauer, Liz Claiborne, Tommy Hilfiger, Lenox, Nike, and Reebok - just to name a few. When you need to pause for nourishment choose from Cheeseburger in Paradise or Carrabba's Italian Grill.

More great shopping can be found at Destin Commons outdoor mall. Enjoy such great stores as Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor Loft, Banana Republic, Belk, & Maui Nix Surf Shop to name a few. Stop for a bite to eat at Panera Bread, Chipotle, Red Brick Pizza, Zoe's Kitchen, or one of the other restaurants on site.

More than just shopping the Destin Commons Center Plaza offers a soft-play kids' playground and a 49-head pop fountain. Community activities and entertainment are held throughout the year at Destin Commons. Visit AMC Destin Commons to catch the latest releases.

Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resorts offers wonderful dining and specialty stores as well as great festivals & events that are held at the Market Shops Green or the Center Plaza within the Village.

Grand Boulevard offers stores such as Billabong, Brooks Brothers Country Club, J. Crew-at-the-beach, Sunglass Hut, & Tommy Bahama's Emporium as well as great dining at Tommy Bahama's, as well as great dining at Tommy Bahama’s, Flemings Prime Steak House, PF. Changs, Travinia Italian & Mitchell’s Fish Market. There is also a Boulevard 10 Cinema.

For the golfers, several championship golf courses are within a short drive of the property including 4 courses in Sandestin, Regatta Bay, Kelly Plantation, and many more.

Big Kahunas waterpark is a short drive and has numerous water slides and a lazy river, or visit The Track where mini-golf, water bumper boats, go-karts, and bungee jumping can be enjoyed.

Destin is known as "the world's luckiest fishing village" and boasts the largest fishing fleet in Florida.

So relax, kick back and enjoy everything the Emerald Coast of Florida has to offer.

Northwest Florida is also home to 3 airports with major airlines servicing each one.

1. Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS)

Located in Valparaiso, Florida, the following airlines offer service at VPS:

o Allegiant

o American Airlines

o Delta

o United

2. Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)

Located in Panama City Beach, the following airlines serve ECP:

o Southwest Airlines

o Delta

o American Airlines

o United Airlines

3. Pensacola International Airport (PNS)

Located in Pensacola, Florida, the following airlines offer service at PNS:

o Southwest Airlines

o Silver Airways

o United

o American Airlines

o Delta

o Frontier Airlines

Property manager

Ryan M.
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)
2 pet limit with a fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside is permitted.
We recommend purchasing travel insurance at time of booking. Travel insurance overrides the use of our policy.
Two pet limit with a fee.
Golf cart is not allowed on the grass at any time.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Destin Commons and Silver Sands Premium Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Miramar Beach and Henderson Beach State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Yarn Shop. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 11 min walk
  • Destin Commons - 3 min drive
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 4 min drive
  • James Lee Park - 6 min drive
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pompano Joe's - 3 min drive
  • McDonald's - 2 min drive
  • Whale's Tail At Seascape - 4 min drive
  • Crab Trap Destin - 5 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does PRIVATE POOL WITH SPLASH PAD! FREE GOLF CART, GATED COMMUNITY, 4BR/2BA house have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is PRIVATE POOL WITH SPLASH PAD! FREE GOLF CART, GATED COMMUNITY, 4BR/2BA house pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at PRIVATE POOL WITH SPLASH PAD! FREE GOLF CART, GATED COMMUNITY, 4BR/2BA house?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at PRIVATE POOL WITH SPLASH PAD! FREE GOLF CART, GATED COMMUNITY, 4BR/2BA house?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is PRIVATE POOL WITH SPLASH PAD! FREE GOLF CART, GATED COMMUNITY, 4BR/2BA house located?

This family-friendly Miramar Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Miramar Beach and The Golf Garden of Destin. James Lee Beach and James Lee Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
family time
Vacation with adult daughters. Heated pool was so relaxing. BEST home & host. Kitchen was great had all needed pots & pans to do cooking & baking. I would like to say "if you don't know how to cook, stay out of the kitchen" most of the non-stick pots & pans are almost ruined from scratches from sharp utensils. Thanks Ryan for a 5 star visit. First time I have ever given a 5 star rate to a host.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

morgan d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a relaxing vacation
Everything about the house was clean, well organized and welcoming. We stayed for a week and it beyond fulfilled our needs. Communication with the owner Ryan was excellent especially when we asked to checkout early at 7am. It’s in a great quite location with an easy walk to the beach or quick drive to the grocery store, We hope to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Vacation
We had a wonderful week staying at this property. This was our first visit to Destin and this house was perfect and had everything we needed. House was clean and comfortable. We loved the heated pool and used it everyday. House is very close to the beach and the golf cart made it so easy to get there. Ryan was great to deal with also and quick to respond when I had a question. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation home
We actually found this home while we were staying at another property and wanted to extend our stay by another week. (The house we were staying at was already booked for the week) We were so glad we did! The house was perfect for us! Great layout, very clean and had everything we needed. Also the owner who is also the property manager is absolutely awesome to deal with. I would highly recommend this property to anyone! Thanks Ryan for all of your help!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

sheryl m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
This is our 3rd time staying at this property. The addition of the golf cart was not only handy but so much fun!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ryan M.

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We are local to the area, Ryan was raised here and Sarah is a Chicago native. We met while at school in Cincinnati and married in 2015. We truly wanted to come back to Destin and start our new life, so left downtown Cincinnati for sunshine! We fully enjoy the area and all it has to offer. We put our faith in Christ, along with our business and have been very blessed to be able to live in this area! We hope you enjoy your stay at our beach house and come back soon!

Why they chose this property

We offer a home feeling with our rentals and strive for a strong relationship with our guests.

What makes this property unique

We offer a heated pool and do long term rentals as well.

Languages:

English

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